Inside Spain (16 April- 24 May)

Spain seeks to replace UK as command centre of EU’s anti-piracy mission.

Catalan parliament elects secessionist Premier, direct rule maintained.

Basque separatist terrorist group ETA disbands, with no government concessions.

Government U-turn on pensions to achieve budget approval.

Iberdrola raises its offer for Brazil’s Eletropaulo.

Inside Spain